Employment Opportunities at USD

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The mission of the University of San Diego Facilities Management Department is to efficiently operate, maintain, and support the development of quality facilities, grounds, and services, and at the same time to support our campus community, students, faculty, and staff. Through our efforts we support the university's commitment to pursuing truth, academic excellence, and the advancement of knowledge.

The University of San Diego, a contemporary and engaged Roman Catholic institution, was founded by the Diocese of San Diego and the Society of the Sacred Heart in 1949. Governed by an independent board of trustees since 1972, USD remains committed to a liberal arts education grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition and the pursuit of truth, goodness and beauty. Inspired by this centuries old tradition of Catholic higher education, the University welcomes people of all faith traditions and any, or no, religious background. The future success of USD relies on the contributions of those who seek to foster the development of engaged global citizens and an earnest confrontation of humanity’s urgent challenges.

Provides routine and non-routine support associated with the daily cleaning of student residential areas. Employee is under general supervision and performs various duties requiring moderate physical strength and adequate dexterity to perform the work. In addition, as a working lead, this position will be responsible for, but not restricted to: conducting area inspections and reports, on-the-job training for housekeepers; conducting performance reviews, requisitioning and distributing supplies, equipment and materials; relaying instructions from the manager or assistant manager; determining the need for special project cleaning work; leading and overseeing a group of housekeeping workers.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Routine Work:

• Clean and disinfect restrooms/showers/bathrooms and fixtures (toilets, urinals, etc.)
• Keep restroom dispensers supplied with paper towels, soap, sanitary napkins, etc.
• Vacuum carpets, rugs, walk off mats.
• Dust mop, sweep, and wet mop floors.
• Police public areas.
• Empty trash receptacles and replace liners.
• Clean elevators and stairwells.
• Straighten/arrange furniture.
• Clean drinking fountains.
• Spot clean carpets, rugs, walk off mats.
• Empty recycle containers.
• Spot mop floors.
• Spot clean windows, walls, doors, and other above floor surfaces.
• Dust and/or clean furniture, windowsills and other above floor surfaces.
• Spray buff floors.
• Polish furniture and fixtures.
• Strip and refinish floors.
• Wash windows and blinds.
• Shampoo carpets, rugs, and walk-off mats.
• Machine scrub floors.
• Provide Residential Summer Camps and Conferences Support. 1) Thorough dormitory cleaning, 2) Rearrange furniture, 3) Prepare rooms for occupancy (bed making, linens, etc.), 4) Alternate day room servicing, (change linens, etc)
• Remove all trash from assigned buildings and transport to dumpsters.
• Transport recycled material to designated pick-up point.
• Report equipment and facilities needing repair or replacement.
• Inventory, order, and distribute supplies to assigned employees.
• Collect dirty dust mops and exchange for clean ones.
• Conduct on-the-job training.
• Fill in for absenteeism,
• Assist assigned employees in completing assigned tasks and/or projects.
• Perform related work as required and instructed.

Area Management:

• Has sole responsibility for area assigned
• Monitors employees assigned to his/her area on compliance with established cleaning methods and techniques and expected level of quality.
• Routinely inspects assigned areas to insure all work is being completed properly and safely.
• Conduct and document monthly area inspections for each employee and areas assigned.
• In conjunction with the General Services Manager/Assistant Manager, conducts employee reviews of assigned personnel.
• Schedule and monitor special cleaning projects, i.e., Residential Summer Camps and Conferences, dormitory and apartment vacancies, etc.
• Maintain records and submit reports of pertinent information and paperwork of areas and personnel assigned; i.e., Maintenance Work Requests (MWR’s), project cleaning schedules, etc.
• Provide information to students, parents, staff, faculty and administration, when necessary, regarding services provided by this department.

Safety:

• Must have a full understanding of the Hazardous Communication Program and the information contained in the Material Safety Data Sheets and all Warning Labels.
• Consistently follow safety practices appropriate to the trade and comply with rules and regulations established by the University, state and federal agencies.
• Consistently monitor employees in his/ her area for compliance with all safety rules, regulations, and policies and report discrepancies or safety hazards to supervisor.

Special Conditions of Employment:

• Must be able to work assigned hours and will be required to work overtime and on weekends, as needed.
• Must have a valid, unrestricted California driver’s license and will be required to drive University vehicles.
• Job hours and/ or work week may be changed when necessary to meet work commitments.
• Employee is required to properly wear a uniform prescribed and furnished by USD.
• Will participate in the University and/or departmental leadership enrichment courses and participate in various seminars related to the trade.
• May be assigned to work in the vicinity of laboratories that may contain biohazards, radioactive or other potentially hazardous substances where detectable amounts of chemicals and materials, known to the State of California, to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm can be found.

Effective June 1, 2023, based on CDC guidance, the University strongly encourages all campus members to stay up to date with Influenza and COVID-19 vaccination recommendations.  For more regarding information USD's COVID-19 protocols, please visit sandiego.edu/onward.

Background check:  Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.

Degree Verification Requirement: Persons offered employment in this position will be required to provide official education transcripts for degree verification purposes. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required. Additional 1 year of work experience may substitute for education requirement.
• Must have a minimum of three years related job experience and demonstrated proficiency in modern cleaning methods and techniques.
• Ability to perform manual tasks requiring moderate physical strength and adequate dexterity to perform the work.
• Must be able to understand, follow and issue oral and written instructions in English.
• Must be able to complete forms and conduct simple inventories of supplies.
• Must be able to operate all mechanical cleaning equipment.
• Must be able to maintain good working relationships with students, faculty, and staff, and adhere to all University and departmental policies and procedures, including the division’s Code of Conduct.
• Must be able to work alone without close supervision.
• Must demonstrate, through actual experience, the willingness and ability to give exceptional job performance.
• Must have demonstrated ability to lead an assigned group of housekeepers.
• Ability to communicate in Spanish preferred.
• Understands the importance of customer service and has the ability to follow-up as well as communicate to FM and the campus clients.

$19.20 - $25.43 per hour; Excellent Benefits

The University of San Diego offers a very competitive benefits package including; medical, dental, vision, a retirement contribution given to you by the University, and access to on-campus Fitness Centers.  Please visit the benefits section of our website to view all of the perks and benefits that USD has to offer.  USD: Human Resources: Benefits

The salary range provided in this posting reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this position.  Actual compensation offered or earned is dependent on experience, education and other factors including departmental budget.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week; 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Closing date: Open until filled

Note: External job postings will be up for at least five days. After that time, applications will be reviewed by the hiring manager/committee throughout the posting period. A candidate may be selected at any time which could then close this posting on a date earlier than listed.

The University of San Diego is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the campus community.

The University of San Diego is a smoking and tobacco-free campus. For more information, visit www.sandiego.edu/smokefree.